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Ex-Army staffer pleads guilty in massive life insurance scheme
After a Washington Post investigation, authorities charged ex-Army counselor Caz Craffy with siphoning millions of dollars from deceased soldiers’ families.
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Trump’s Jan. 6 Case Could Go On Even if Court Limits Use of Obstruction Law
The federal indictment of Donald Trump for plotting to overturn the 2020 election relies in part on the law that the Supreme Court weighed on Tuesday, but was built to survive without it.
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Cotton Urges Citizens to Forcibly Confront Pro-Palestinian Protesters
The Republican senator from Arkansas said citizens should “take matters into your own hands” against demonstrators who have stepped up their civil disobedience to protest Israel’s offensive in Gaza.
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House Delivers Impeachment Articles Against Mayorkas, Calling for a Trial
Republicans are demanding a full trial of the homeland security secretary, but Democrats have made it clear they will try to dismiss the charges quickly and with little fanfare.
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Johnson’s Plan for Ukraine Aid Meets Republican Pushback, Muddying Its Path
The Republican speaker’s strategy for moving foreign aid measures for Israel and Ukraine through the House has outraged many in his own party, increasing calls for his ouster.
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Transportation Dept. and State Attorneys General Will Look Into Airline Complaints
Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg announced a new partnership with more than a dozen state attorneys general that aims to improve protections for air travelers.
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In Australia, ‘Cats Are Just Catastrophic’
Feral cats take a heavy toll on the world’s wildlife, especially Down Under. The solution? Smarter traps, survival training for prey species, and the “Felixer.”
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NASA Seeks ‘Hail Mary’ for Mars Sample Return Mission
The agency will seek new ideas for its Mars Sample Return program, expected to be billions of dollars over budget and years behind schedule.
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A Surprising Shadow Was Created by the Total Solar Eclipse
An ascending jet’s contrail over Montreal added to the wonder of last Monday’s eclipse.
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Sheet Pan Chicken and Vegetables for One
Chicken drumsticks, sweet potatoes and broccoli make up this infinitely riffable sheet pan dinner seasoned with a mix of garlic powder, cumin and oregano.